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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1938

Page

8

Two Lovers Entwined Amid Mountain Summer Days

A narrator and Mimi relocate to mountain life with Dora Hayes and her family. Mimi adapts as housekeeper for a growing clan while exploring social opportunity at a summer hotel. They observe neighbors, romance deepens, and plans for independence surface amid quiet, lakeside scenes.

Andy Olga Mimi Jerry Dora Hayes Dora Mrs. Hayes Stetson Jason Mimi Ant Timothy Mia Chandler Mary Hayes Jimmie Johnnie Winander Hayes Tharge

Murder Ring Chief Questioned Over Poole Syndicate Links

Paris police question Roger Million alleged head of a murder for profit ring. The so called high executioner Eugene Wiedmann has confessed to six killings including American dancer Jean De Koven. Investigators pursue possible Poole syndicate connections in the United States.

Roger Million Paris Eugene Wiedmann Jean de Koven Poole Syndicate United States

Christmas Fellowship News From Wooley Springs

Sunday church services drew a large crowd led by pastor G M Bynum with his daughter Corrine and son McCoy delivering a fine sermon. The week featured many family visits and dinners, a well attended Young Peoples Fellowship Club Christmas program, and news of the marriage of Willard Ferguson to Louise Coggins.

G. M. Bynum Corrine McCoy Alton Brock Haney Coxey Raymond Fogg George Fogg J. W. Jones Jean Terry Bottoms Myrtle Buckner Foster Magnusson Mylan Brock Zebbie Brock Mabel Beasley Harold Blackwell JoeMe Paul Nelson Bake Wil-Swaner Odie Brock Buford Bland Robert Philips Baby Mra Alton Stevenson Alvie Brock H. H. Robinson Evie Vickers Raymond Hill Ross Chapman Edgar Lewter Eva Williamson Beulah Robinson Dorothy Swaner Tanner Ida Williamson Willie Allie Bland Young Peoples Fellowship Club Willard Ferguson Louise Coggins Eva Willamson Archie Peek Clinton Brock David Pleasant Tenn James Griffin Ardmore Paul Nelson Pulaski Will Swaner Robbie Hatchett Ellison Marvin Hatchett

Annual Chamber Dinner Set for Lyons Hotel

The Cham ber of Commerce annual dinner is scheduled for 6 30 p m Tuesday at Hotel Lyons. Dinner will be served in the main dining room and all members who have not sent in reservations are urged to respond promptly.

Chamber of Commerce Hotel Lyons

Church Announcements Lists Sunday Services

Local notices from First Presbyterian at Oak and Vine and Memorial Drive Methodist at Ninth Avenue outline Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship services at 11 a m with sermons on The Cross of Christ and The Message of the Three Crosses. Weekly prayer and lecture series are noted and members urged to attend.

Memorial Drive Methodist West Ninth Avenue R. D. Cook P. Parker Bath doopOnsary Society Memorial Drive Church

First Methodist Church Services and Meetings

The schedule lists 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Julian Harris and an 11 a m sermon by Rev W L Morris from Courtland on The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. Evening services at 5 and 6 feature a ko r m sermon and Young People meetings. Board of Christian Education meets at Mrs Rufus Pearson s home on Tuesday 7 30 p m and prayer meeting is Wednesday 7 30 p m.

First Methodist L. D. Patterson Julian Harris W. L. Morris Courtland Ko.r. M Lazenby Board of Christian Education Rufus Pearson

Episcopal Church Services at St. John's Jackson Street

St John s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive lists worship times with Holy Communion at 8 a m Church school at 9 45 a m Morning Prayer at 11 00 a m and evening service at 6 30 p m led by Rev Oliver C Cox rector

ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Oliver C. Cox

Willoughby Presbyterian Service Notices

WILLOUGHBY PRESBYTERIAN Sixth Ave and Ninth St South W B Strong Minister Preaching 730 p m Mid-Week Prayers and Worship Wednesday 7 p m Mrs Robert Gillam charge of this service Why not start the New Year right by going to Sunday school and church somewhere Your doing 0 will enrich your own life and encourage others The presence of strangers and visitors always appreciated

Robert Gillam

St Anne's Catholic Masses Confessions Schedule

Rev Patrick Joseph Buckley residence listed at 331 Johnston Street for Sunday masses at 8 and 10 am with confessions on Saturdays from 5 to 6 and 8.

ST. Anne’s Catholic Cor. Johnston St Fourth Ave Patrick Joseph Buckley Johnston Street

St Pauls Lutheran Service Times and Mission Series

The Rev E T Town pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m on New Year Sunday. A Teacher's Training Class meets Thursday at 6 30 p m with the theme A Changeless Christ for a Changing World Visitors are welcome.

Paul’s Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town

Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Cor 16th Ave and Wadsworth St services listed with times for Bible class Sunday school and sermons. Activities include Women’s Missionary Auxiliary meetings and midweek prayer, along with a cottage prayer gathering at 804 Jackson Street. Start the new year by going to church.

Sixteenth Ave 16Th Ave Wadsworth St Chas. L. Dobbs E. Dutton G. W. Norwood T. U C. L. Buck

Westside Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West invites worship at 11 a.m. with sermon The Place Called Calvary and 2 p.m. communion. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 2 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 6 p.m. Worship again at 7 p.m. Monday missionary meeting at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs Edwards with Mrs Gray leader. Wednesday prayer meeting planned.

Westside Presbyterian Seventh Avenue West the Friendly Church L. J. Kaylor G. O. Devine Calvary Christian Endeavor Senior Christian Endeavor Missionary Society Edwards Gray Leader

Central Baptist Church Services and Ordination Invitation

The Lighthouse of the Tennessee Valley invites all to Central Baptist at Cor 4th Ave E and Grant St. Worship at 11 am with J C Cowan as Gen Supt. Sunday school 9:45 am. Baptist Training Union 6:45 pm. Long Service 8 pm. Ordination of Homer Britton assisted by local pastors.

Central Baptist Cor 4Th Ave E. and Grant St John C. Cowell, Jr Homer Britton Lighthouse of

Great God Is Honored By Miracles In Decatur Lesson

The First Church of Christ Scientist in Decatur presents a Sunday Lesson Sermon centered on Psalms 77 and Matthew 15. The Golden Text notes God’s greatness and sanctuary, with gospel verses illustrating Jesus healing crowds and the crowd’s reaction.

God Church of Christ Scientist Decatur

The Gospel According to Mark as the Gospel of Action

Dr. Alvin E Bell introduces a six month study on Mark focusing on Jesus as the servant who came to minister. He contrasts Mark with Matthew Luke and John, noting Mark’s action driven narrative and 42 quick expressions of immediacy. He explains Mark’s audience the Romans and the symbol of the ox, and cites Acts 10 36 43 to show the cross as culmination of service.

Alvin E. Bell Mark Toledo Ohio John Mark Peter Jesus Apostle Rome Matthew Luke Man John God Jesus Christ Christ

Jesus Heals the Lame Blind and Dumb in Israel

Multitudes bring the lame blind dumb and maimed to Jesus and He heals them all the people praise the God of Israel. Sunday service 11 o clock Sunday school 9 30 am Wednesday 8 pm reading room hours 2 to 4 pm Johnston street rear church sermon The Two Choices 7 pm Friday prayer service and teachers meeting. Come Sunday and bring friends to start the New Year.

Jesus Israel

First Christian Sunday services posted in Moulton area

On Moulton Street and Fourth Avenue at 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Edwin McCulloch superintendent Rev Herman Cobb to preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning in local church notices and schedule.

First Christian

Bible study and sermon at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ on Nineteenth Avenue holds a Bible study at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 o clock. H L Kirby will speak on the topic My People Are Destroyed for the Lack of Knowledge. All are invited to attend.

Church OF Christ Nineteenth Avenue H. L. Kirby

Fairview Baptist Sunday Schedule at 16th Ave and Magnolia

Fairview Baptist at 16th Ave and Magnolia Sts led by Pastor B. Carroll Carter offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m with G W Fowler. Morning sermon Israelitish Faith follows at 11 a m. Baptist Training Union at 6 00 p m directed by W R Harrison and a 7 p m song service to close.

Fairview Baptist 16Th Ave Magnolia Sts B. Carroll Carter G. W. Fowler Baptist Training Union W. R. Harrison

Central Methodist Church Service and Activities

Pastor J H Chitwood leads worship at 11 a m and sermon The Sin of Not Knowing. Church school taught by Geo T Woodruff at 9 30 a m. Intermediate League at 6 p m Young People at 6 15 p m Evangelistic Service at 1 p m with Seeing the Unseen. Board of Christian Education meets Monday evening. Wednesday at 7 15 p m the pastor speaks on the 32nd Psalm.

Central Methodist J. H. Chitwood Geo. T Woodruff Board of Christian Educaton

Little Stone Church Hosts Unified and Evening Services

The Church of God at Sixth Ave and Fourth St led by Pastor R. B. Conner holds a unified service from 9:30 to 11:15 a m with worship 9:30 to 10:30 a m Sunday school 10:30 to 11:15. Christian Crusaders meet in the annex at 6 p m and the Young People's Society gathers in the church auditorium. Evening service starts at 7 p m featuring solos duets quartets and a reading on The Place of the Bible In.

Church OF God Sixth Ave Fourth Street R. B. Conner Little Stone Bee Line Christian Crusaders Young People’s Society

Christian Life Service Planned Promoted

The notice invites readers to join a forthcoming worship service under the title Christian Life Has Been Planned. It calls for attendance and participation in the planned religious gathering.

Evangelistic Services at First Baptist Church

Pastor Jease F. Ray preaches at 11 a m and 7 p m on Sunday with a big mass meeting for men at 7 p m. A mass church outreach is being arranged for the morning service and men are urged to attend the evening gathering on Oak and Lafayette Streets.

First Baptist Jease F. Ray Cor. Oak and Lafayette Streets

Pacing the New Year at Ninth Street Methodist

Pastor W. L. Spearman invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Guy Jones guiding all age departments. Services at 11 a m and 7 p m feature Pacing the New Year and The Happy People. Young People meet 6 15 p m with Miss Nannie Watson head of the senior group. Miss Jewell Vaughn and Mrs A G Jones listed as counselors. Public invited.

Ninth Street W. L. Spearman Guy Jones Nannie Watson Jewell Vaughn A. G. Jones

Westminster Presbyterian Church Community Schedule

Rev L H Knight pastor at Jackson Street address holds Sunday school at 9 30 am with Bob Sheppard, worship and communion at 11 am, vesper service at 6 pm featuring Sermon How To Do Thy Will from Psalms 40 8 6 pm Young People League Monday 3 pm Women’s Auxiliary Circle Monday 7 pm Boy Scouts under Bob Hunter Wednesday 7 30 pm Prayer meeting theme How To Grow church promotes friendly welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian L. H. Knight Jackson St Eighth Ave Bob Sheppard Young People’s League Women's Auxiliary Circle Boy Scouts Bob Hunter Westminster Church

Southside Baptist Church Services and Night Sermon

The notice lists services at Southside Baptist Church led by Pastor W Myers and A Burns including Sunday school at 9 45 am worship at 11 am Lord's Supper 5 45 pm arena service 7 pm evening worship with a sermon by the pastor It invites Christians not of the faith to attend and hear a pastoral answer to questions of faith

Southside Baptist W. Myers Burns

Athens Churches Vv Gardner Pastor Marks Eighth Year

Morning worship at 9 45 with Sunday school and 10 50 sermon titled Beginning see. Training unions at 6 p m and evening worship at 7 o clock The first Sunday of the new year begins the pastor's eighth year of service at this church.

First Baptist Vv

Harrell delivers weekly church services schedule

R L Harrell ministering at Bible school 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m sermon You Have Not Passed This Way Before evening worship 7 o'clock sermon Brother Saul midweek meeting 7 p m Wednesday evening

R. L. Harrell Minister Bible School Brother Saul

Minister Dr. Foster K. Gamble to Preach at Morning Hour

Dr. Foster K. Gamble of Birmingham, editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate, will preach at the morning hour as part of the event.

First Methodist Pitts Foster K. Gamble Birmingham Alabama Christian Actorate

Real Estate Upbeat in Alabama 1937 Era

Real estate values rose sharply in Alabama in 1937 with boom time activity in residential construction. High material costs limited some projects. experts foresee expansion in 1938 aided by a $2,000 homestead exemption and Roosevelt housing proposals for lower down payments and 20 year loans.

Associated Press Alabama Roosevelt Federal Housing Administration

Weather forecast for Pasadena and football game outlook

Pasadena reports fair weather with sun breaking through clouds this morning for the Alabama California game. The weather man predicts increasing clouds and possible rain tomorrow. The piece also notes a New York attorney general comment on swindlers being women.

Pasadena Calif Alabama California John J. Bennet, Jr New York

New Year Sermon Planned With Epworth League Meeting

The pastor will deliver a New Year's sermon at 7 o clock on the subject Lessons From the Passing Days and Years. The Epworth League meets at 6 15 p m and a board of stewards meeting is set for Thursday evening in the church parlor.

N,. Jr Spee Epworth League Board of Stéwa

Sunday Services Announced With No Preaching This Week

S. O. Payne leads the Sunday school at 9 45 a m Forrest Miller speaks at the Sept Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Geddes Orman presides at midweek prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m There will be no preaching service Sunday.

First Presbyterian S. O. Payne Forrest Miller Christian Endeavor Geddes Orman

Hartsel le Cydache Service Schedule

Rudolph R. Scott presides as minister at Hartsel le Cydache church. Services begin 9:45 a.m. with church school led by Dr. E. R. Currier at 11:00 a.m. Morning worship includes Holy Communion. Evening vesper at 5 p.m. on the life of trust sermon at 6 p.m. youth meetings for Juniors Intermediates and Seniors. Wednesday mid week service at 7 p.m.

First Methodist Rudolph R. Scott E. R. Currier God the Father

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Jock Feathers Geatprall Hayes Innames Jimmie Hayes Johnnie Hayes Mary and Hayes J.C. Black CO Ceesad Ave Lillian Hlavati John Hlavati Wooley Springs THE Church of Your Choice First Presbyterian Cor Willoughby Presbyterian W. B. Strong Christian Science Cross Athen’s Churches Hartselle Cydache City Park Sister Hills MR Hill Heflin Volunteer Club LaFayette Ala
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